Tom Beech - Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

Professor: Tom Beech

Department: Political Science

College: Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: INTL1130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had Dr. Beech for two online international courses before traveling abroad on EuroSpring. He gives great feedback on the essays required for the course and is willing to share his knowledge and experiences. He is hilarious and has a great sense of humor. He also is a generous donor to the university, as he gives an annual student scholarship.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POL3190
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof. Keeps class entertaining. Does get off topic easy but it keeps class light. Does count attendance but can easily pass without showing up to class. If you study for the exams you will pass with no poblem!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POL1400
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Beech is a very interesting lecturer, he often gets side tracked with personal stories related to the topic, but gets his point across. The class is straight forward, 3 exams worth 90% of your grade, he provides questions ahead of time, and 10% from attendance.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

There are 3 tests that you take and thats it, all very easy and he gives you the test a week in advanced to study. i wouldn't go to class at all but its 10% of our grade, great guy and easy class, highly recommend for a general

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: INTL1130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

We had to write a 500-600 word essay every week. Super easy doesn't even grade or give you any feedback just gives you 10/10 points

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: POL1300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Tom Beech is one of the best professors at BSU and by far the most genuine and down to earth one. His lectures are funny and informative and he is able to convey information through his interesting stories to help students learn better. His teaching style takes a little to get use to, but once you figure it out he makes lots of sense. 0

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POL1400
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have taken multiple political classes of Beech's and have enjoyed them all. He is very understanding if you need to miss & tries to at least know your name- even though some classes have 100+ people registered. In his classes he grades students by three exams (+attendance), they're not hard if you pay attention- good thing he is entertaining.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best Profs BSU has to offer.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Favorite prof! He goes out of his way to make sure you understand, even emails notes out before classes. He rambles a bit, because he's passionate about what he teaches! I barely used the book, but it was helpful. You're grade is 90% exams, which you have 3, and 10% attendance. Loved this class that I'm taking two more of his classes next semester.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POL1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very talkative, very friendly, very canadian. Good guy

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is great! Learned lots and had fun at the same time I was worried about the subject and was recommended to take this by a staff member. I would recommend him to anyone!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: POL3140
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Beech is not a normal professor because he does not stick to the book. this isn't a ad thing but he will teach you more than just the subject of your class and will constantly give life advice.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POL1400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

It felt like I paid for smart stand-up comedy session instead of the typical mindless drone that is a teacher reading off a powerpoint. I'd say Dr. Beech is on par with Colin Quinn.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Absolutely loved his class. Keeps his lectures interesting and makes it worth it to show up as 5-10 times he would throw out candy. Tests are easy, however require a few hours of practice before the test but as all the notes are online it is easy to do, and since there is no homework other than studying there's no reason to complain about that.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COMPARATIVEPOL
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is very clear and his classes are suprisingly interesting for politics classes, I've taken multiple with him because I like his teaching style.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Funny guy and will keep your attention throughout the class. He is very up front about what he expects and lets you know what he wants to see on the essays, it's up to you to do it. No attendance policy, but showing up and paying attention alone made the class easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a very funny, kind man. He likes to tell stories and go off topic quite a bit, but it's interesting. It's entertaining listening to him, but you gotta pick out what he's saying because he's giving you clues. He takes forever to give things back and somewhat of an easy grader. Overall, I quite enjoyed his class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: AMERPOL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His class was excellent. He was clear about the expectations- 3 tests that were essay and mandatory class attendence. We did NOT need the text book. He taught straight from his notes. Overall, the thing I enjoyed most was the fact that he teaches objectively and does not shove his veiws in your face. Great teacher!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: POLS
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Attendance is mandatory. He makes you sign in and during lecture he talks about nothing releavent to class and most people are checked out the whole time but he gives you a study guide for the tests and it is easy. Great guy oh and he loves canada

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: POL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Lots of people say his classes are easy, this is only partly accurate. He makes facts relatable by telling stories, when you think he is goofing off and telling silly stories you are learning, and learning things you will retain for years. If you don't do the work though you will not get the grade. One of the most kind and genuine professor at BSU!